en-US Thu, 03 Sep 2026 05:17:38 +0000 https://rt.http3.lol/news/scorpions-postpone-2026-las-vegas-residency-due-to-unforeseen-circumstances
SCORPIONS have postponed their 2026 residency at PH Live at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. Live Nation announced the postponement in a social media post on Wednesday (September 2), citing "unforeseen circumstances" as the reason for moving the shows to September 2027. "SC...]]> ]]> https://rt.http3.lol/news/scorpions-postpone-2026-las-vegas-residency-due-to-unforeseen-circumstances Thu, 03 Sep 2026 05:17:38 +0000 https://rt.http3.lol/news/john-bush-i-champion-the-fact-that-armored-saint-has-kept-same-lineup-for-more-than-three-and-a-half-decades
In a new interview with Stevie J of TotalRock, ARMORED SAINT vocalist John Bush was asked how he and his bandmates have managed to keep their lineup almost entirely intact for most of their four-decade-plus existence. John responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, I'm not gonna say that...]]> ]]> https://rt.http3.lol/news/john-bush-i-champion-the-fact-that-armored-saint-has-kept-same-lineup-for-more-than-three-and-a-half-decades Wed, 02 Sep 2026 21:35:39 +0000 https://rt.http3.lol/news/skillets-john-cooper-is-still-proud-to-be-a-jesus-freak
In a new interview with CCM Magazine, John Cooper, the frontman and bassist for the Grammy-nominated Christian rock group SKILLET, spoke about how the band's music — which has a uniquely Christian message — was able to reach a plethora of people outside of the faith-based realm. He said (as transcr...]]> ]]> https://rt.http3.lol/news/skillets-john-cooper-is-still-proud-to-be-a-jesus-freak Wed, 02 Sep 2026 19:57:47 +0000 https://rt.http3.lol/news/john-corabi-says-his-latest-departure-from-the-dead-daisies-had-nothing-to-do-with-glenn-hughess-return-for-one-off-live-show
In a new interview with Joseph Suto of Rock Show Critique, former MÖTLEY CRÜE frontman John Corabi, who released his latest solo album, "New Day", in April via Frontiers Music Srl, spoke about his latest departure from THE DEAD DAISIES, which was announced less than two months ago. He said (as trans...]]> ]]> https://rt.http3.lol/news/john-corabi-says-his-latest-departure-from-the-dead-daisies-had-nothing-to-do-with-glenn-hughess-return-for-one-off-live-show Wed, 02 Sep 2026 19:11:32 +0000 https://rt.http3.lol/news/kittie-we-enjoyed-live-concerts-more-before-advent-of-smartphones
Drummer Mercedes Lander and bassist Ivana "Ivy" Jenkins of KITTIE joined Oran O'Beirne at this year's edition of the U.K.'s Bloodstock Open Air festival to talk about the band's return, new music and what comes next. Following the release of the "Fire" album in 2024, Mercedes and Ivy discussed the p...]]> ]]> https://rt.http3.lol/news/kittie-we-enjoyed-live-concerts-more-before-advent-of-smartphones Wed, 02 Sep 2026 18:28:05 +0000 https://rt.http3.lol/news/joe-satriani-and-steve-vai-announce-debut-satchvai-album-the-sea-of-emotion-share-mayhem-single
After more than five decades of friendship, musical exchange and separate careers that helped redefine what the electric guitar could do, Joe Satriani and Steve Vai have finally made a record together. "The Sea Of Emotion", the first studio album from SATCHVAI, will be released November 6, 2026 via...]]> ]]> https://rt.http3.lol/news/joe-satriani-and-steve-vai-announce-debut-satchvai-album-the-sea-of-emotion-share-mayhem-single Wed, 02 Sep 2026 17:38:18 +0000 https://rt.http3.lol/news/gwar-is-coming-to-mutant-football-league-2
You prayed. GWAR heard. And they're coming. Digital Dreams Entertainment Inc. is thrilled to announce Mutant Football League 2: Antarctica Scumdogs, a brand-new DLC pack starring the boundary-breaking metal band, launching for PlayStation 5, Steam, and XBOX Series X|S in October 2026. GWAR tore a ne...]]> ]]> https://rt.http3.lol/news/gwar-is-coming-to-mutant-football-league-2 Wed, 02 Sep 2026 17:04:56 +0000 https://rt.http3.lol/news/angras-rafael-bittencourt-on-new-singer-alirio-netto-hes-a-virtuoso-but-hes-also-a-friend
In a new interview with Sakis Fragos of Rock Hard Greece, guitarist Rafael Bittencourt of long-running Brazilian metallers ANGRA spoke about the band's latest addition, singer Alírio Netto, who officially replaced longtime ANGRA vocalist Fabio Lione last November. Regarding how Alírio has been recei...]]> ]]> https://rt.http3.lol/news/angras-rafael-bittencourt-on-new-singer-alirio-netto-hes-a-virtuoso-but-hes-also-a-friend Wed, 02 Sep 2026 16:36:09 +0000 https://rt.http3.lol/news/see-official-trailer-for-neil-peart-documentary-no-ones-disciple
A new documentary about late RUSH drummer Neil Peart, "Neil Peart: No One's Disciple", will receive its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival. Directed by Scot McFadyen and Sam Dunn — who previously directed the 2010 RUSH documentary "Beyond The Lighted Stage" — the 96-minute fil...]]> ]]> https://rt.http3.lol/news/see-official-trailer-for-neil-peart-documentary-no-ones-disciple Wed, 02 Sep 2026 15:55:52 +0000 https://rt.http3.lol/reviews/i-scvlptor
BEHEMOTH probably didn't elicit the reaction they were hoping for when they titled their 2025 studio album "The Shit ov God". A better choice or sequence of words would have likely saved the Polish extreme metal titans some internet ridicule. The poor title may also have distracted listeners from th...]]> ]]> https://rt.http3.lol/reviews/i-scvlptor Wed, 02 Sep 2026 21:07:52 +0000 https://rt.http3.lol/news/van-halens-final-studio-album-a-different-kind-of-truth-will-be-back-in-print-on-cd-and-vinyl-in-october
VAN HALEN's final studio album, "A Different Kind Of Truth", will be back in print on October 23 from Rhino on CD and as a 2LP set pressed on 180-gram vinyl in a double gatefold package. A limited crystal-clear vinyl version will be available exclusively at participating indie retail stores and from...]]> ]]> https://rt.http3.lol/news/van-halens-final-studio-album-a-different-kind-of-truth-will-be-back-in-print-on-cd-and-vinyl-in-october Wed, 02 Sep 2026 15:05:34 +0000 https://rt.http3.lol/news/anika-nilles-on-nailing-tom-sawyer-fill-at-her-first-show-with-rush-five-seconds-before-i-was-like-dont-f-it-up
In an interview with Modern Drummer's David Frangioni, filmed in July 2026, Anika Nilles, the German fusion drummer who was selected to sit behind the drum kit for RUSH's 2026 and 2027 tours, spoke about the task of stepping in for the band's late drummer Neil Peart. Nilles, who toured with legendar...]]> ]]> https://rt.http3.lol/news/anika-nilles-on-nailing-tom-sawyer-fill-at-her-first-show-with-rush-five-seconds-before-i-was-like-dont-f-it-up Wed, 02 Sep 2026 15:18:50 +0000 https://rt.http3.lol/news/gene-simmons-the-most-impressive-people-to-me-are-warren-buffett-and-elon-musk-and-jeff-bezos
In a new interview with Meltdown of Detroit's WRIF radio station, KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons spoke about his continued passion for performing on stage. He said in part (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I love it… I often wondered, when I was first starting out with the band 50 years ago...]]> ]]> https://rt.http3.lol/news/gene-simmons-the-most-impressive-people-to-me-are-warren-buffett-and-elon-musk-and-jeff-bezos Wed, 02 Sep 2026 13:33:21 +0000 https://rt.http3.lol/news/david-ellefson-has-learned-how-to-tour-smarter-not-harder-we-know-where-the-sweet-spot-and-the-joy-and-the-fun-of-it-is
In a recent interview with Stefan Nilsson of Roppongi Rocks, former MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson spoke about his involvement with METAL CHURCH's new lineup, in which he is joined by founding guitarist Kurdt Vanderhoof, longtime guitarist Rick Van Zandt, powerhouse drummer Ken Mary (FLOTSAM AND JE...]]> ]]> https://rt.http3.lol/news/david-ellefson-has-learned-how-to-tour-smarter-not-harder-we-know-where-the-sweet-spot-and-the-joy-and-the-fun-of-it-is Wed, 02 Sep 2026 12:56:04 +0000 https://rt.http3.lol/news/helloweens-kai-hansen-shares-wait-and-see-single-from-upcoming-born-with-a-hammer-solo-album
With "Wait And See", Kai Hansen releases the third single from his upcoming solo album "Born With A Hammer". After the speed, freedom and rock 'n' roll spirit of "Welcome To Life", the new track turns towards the heavier side of the album and immediately feels darker, tighter and more intense. At it...]]> ]]> https://rt.http3.lol/news/helloweens-kai-hansen-shares-wait-and-see-single-from-upcoming-born-with-a-hammer-solo-album Wed, 02 Sep 2026 19:15:16 +0000 https://rt.http3.lol/news/saxon-announces-25th-studio-album-gods-of-thunder-shares-title-track
British heavy metal legends SAXON return with "Gods Of Thunder", their new studio album that draws on history, fantasy, horror, ancient mythology, pagan rites and the enduring spirit of rock 'n' roll. "Gods Of Thunder" is set for release via Silver Lining Music on January 22, 2027. The brand new sin...]]> ]]> https://rt.http3.lol/news/saxon-announces-25th-studio-album-gods-of-thunder-shares-title-track Wed, 02 Sep 2026 12:20:53 +0000 https://rt.http3.lol/news/legendary-van-halen-drummer-alex-van-halen-receives-royal-decoration-knight-of-the-order-of-the-netherlands-lion
Legendary VAN HALEN drummer Alexander Arthur "Alex" Van Halen has been awarded the royal decoration "Ridder in de Orde van de Nederlandse Leeuw" (Knight in the Order of the Lion of the Netherlands). Alex received the highest civilian knighthood of the Netherlands in Nijmegen, where he and his brothe...]]> ]]> https://rt.http3.lol/news/legendary-van-halen-drummer-alex-van-halen-receives-royal-decoration-knight-of-the-order-of-the-netherlands-lion Wed, 02 Sep 2026 05:09:21 +0000 https://rt.http3.lol/news/blind-illusion-to-release-stage-flight-live-at-the-uc-theatre-live-album-featuring-original-vocalist-david-white
Progressive thrash metal pioneers BLIND ILLUSION will unleash a new live album, "Stage Flight: Live At The UC Theatre", on October 16, 2026 through Hectic Records/Bleeding Priest Records. The release captures a historic 2025 performance featuring original BLIND ILLUSION vocalist David White, recorde...]]> ]]> https://rt.http3.lol/news/blind-illusion-to-release-stage-flight-live-at-the-uc-theatre-live-album-featuring-original-vocalist-david-white Tue, 01 Sep 2026 20:21:41 +0000 https://rt.http3.lol/news/exhorders-kyle-thomas-on-a-i-generated-content-in-arts-i-dont-have-a-strong-desire-to-use-it
In a new interview with Capital Chaos TV, EXHORDER frontman Kyle Thomas was asked to weigh in on the use of artificial intelligence (A.I.)-generated content in the arts, particularly as some of his peers have admitted to using A.I. for their cover art, posters and even in making music. Thomas said (...]]> ]]> https://rt.http3.lol/news/exhorders-kyle-thomas-on-a-i-generated-content-in-arts-i-dont-have-a-strong-desire-to-use-it Tue, 01 Sep 2026 20:00:53 +0000 https://rt.http3.lol/news/michael-sweet-wouldnt-join-king-diamonds-band-but-stryper-would-absolutely-tour-with-mercyful-fate
In a new interview with Scott Itter of Dr. Music, STRYPER frontman Michael Sweet was asked if he would ever consider playing guitar for King Diamond's band, if the opportunity arose and the "numbers were right". He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "You mean, like be in [King's] band?...]]> ]]> https://rt.http3.lol/news/michael-sweet-wouldnt-join-king-diamonds-band-but-stryper-would-absolutely-tour-with-mercyful-fate Tue, 01 Sep 2026 19:09:11 +0000 https://rt.http3.lol/news/babymetal-steps-back-into-world-of-marvel-zombies-on-exclusive-variant-cover-celebrating-marvel-zombies-war-zone
hustl. announced today that Japanese pop-metal band BABYMETAL will join Marvel Zombies on a limited-edition variant cover to celebrate the release of Marvel Zombies: War Zone (2026) #1. This collaboration was inspired by BABYMETAL's connection to Marvel Animation's "Marvel Zombies" on Disney+, after...]]> ]]> https://rt.http3.lol/news/babymetal-steps-back-into-world-of-marvel-zombies-on-exclusive-variant-cover-celebrating-marvel-zombies-war-zone Tue, 01 Sep 2026 18:10:29 +0000 https://rt.http3.lol/news/gibson-announces-once-in-a-lifetime-billy-gibbons-pearly-gates-experience-at-gibson-garage-nashville
Gibson, the iconic global instrument brand, will celebrate legendary guitarist, vocalist, songwriter, and ZZ TOP founder Billy Gibbons with the release of the ultra-limited Billy Gibbons "Pearly Gates" 1959 Les Paul Standard Collector's Edition from Gibson Custom, accompanied by an extraordinary, on...]]> ]]> https://rt.http3.lol/news/gibson-announces-once-in-a-lifetime-billy-gibbons-pearly-gates-experience-at-gibson-garage-nashville Tue, 01 Sep 2026 17:42:54 +0000 https://rt.http3.lol/news/kamelots-tommy-karevik-explains-dark-asylum-album-concept
In a new interview with Poland's MetalSide.pl, KAMELOT frontman Tommy Karevik was asked if it was difficult for him and his bandmates to work on material for their latest album, "Dark Asylum", while spending so much time on the road in the last couple of years. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUT...]]> ]]> https://rt.http3.lol/news/kamelots-tommy-karevik-explains-dark-asylum-album-concept Tue, 01 Sep 2026 16:56:01 +0000 https://rt.http3.lol/reviews/airbourne
It's always been impossible to talk about Australian hard rockers AIRBOURNE without bringing up the countrymen whose influence they sport proudly on their sleeves (when they're wearing sleeves, that is). The band's new self-titled album — their sixth full-length, and first in nearly seven years — wo...]]> ]]> https://rt.http3.lol/reviews/airbourne Tue, 01 Sep 2026 15:53:04 +0000 https://rt.http3.lol/news/fake-names-featuring-members-of-bad-religion-and-refused-announces-new-album-punk-ruins
Punk mainstays FAKE NAMES are back with their third studio album and their first new music in three years, "Punk Ruins", due out on October 23 via Epitaph. Today they share the new song/video for "Until It's Normal", the guitar-driven album opener that airs frustration with those who believe in toda...]]> ]]> https://rt.http3.lol/news/fake-names-featuring-members-of-bad-religion-and-refused-announces-new-album-punk-ruins Tue, 01 Sep 2026 15:51:42 +0000 https://rt.http3.lol/news/darkest-hour-announces-new-album-suffer-divine-shares-title-track
Metal juggernauts DARKEST HOUR will release their eleventh studio album, "Suffer Divine", on October 30, 2026. Produced by Mark Lewis (WHITECHAPEL, THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER, CANNIBAL CORPSE), the 11-track effort distills everything DARKEST HOUR loves about heavy music from force to spirit. Today, the...]]> ]]> https://rt.http3.lol/news/darkest-hour-announces-new-album-suffer-divine-shares-title-track Tue, 01 Sep 2026 15:22:18 +0000 https://rt.http3.lol/news/wolf-hoffmann-on-plans-for-accepts-next-studio-album-its-gonna-happen-sooner-than-later
In a new interview with Loud & Clear With Belgian Jasper, ACCEPT guitarist Wolf Hoffmann revealed that there are tentative plans for him and his bandmates to return to "the studio to make a new studio album next year or whenever possible. We will be," he said. "I don't wanna promise anything on...]]> ]]> https://rt.http3.lol/news/wolf-hoffmann-on-plans-for-accepts-next-studio-album-its-gonna-happen-sooner-than-later Tue, 01 Sep 2026 15:04:28 +0000 https://rt.http3.lol/news/its-official-pretty-maids-to-return-with-new-studio-album-in-2027
Frontiers Music Srl has announced the return of legendary Danish hard rockers PRETTY MAIDS, who are officially working on a brand-new studio album, set for release in 2027. The upcoming record will be the band's first new studio album since 2019's acclaimed "Undress Your Madness" and marks the begin...]]> ]]> https://rt.http3.lol/news/its-official-pretty-maids-to-return-with-new-studio-album-in-2027 Tue, 01 Sep 2026 14:33:25 +0000 https://rt.http3.lol/news/amorphis-and-insomnium-announce-fall-2026-north-american-co-headlining-tour
Finnish metal visionaries AMORPHIS are set to join forces with melodic death metal pioneers INSOMNIUM for the North American co-headline tour, with support from U.S. melodic death/doom metal act HINAYANA. Beginning in Boston, Massachusetts on November 17, the bands prepare to bring powerful storytel...]]> ]]> https://rt.http3.lol/news/amorphis-and-insomnium-announce-fall-2026-north-american-co-headlining-tour Tue, 01 Sep 2026 14:20:11 +0000 https://rt.http3.lol/news/triumphs-gil-moore-on-second-leg-of-rock-roll-machine-reloaded-tour-it-was-hard-to-say-no-to-live-nation-when-they-wanted-to-extend-it
In a new interview with WNST and Baltimore Positive founder Nestor Aparicio, drummer/vocalist Gil Moore of legendary Canadian rockers TRIUMPH spoke about the upcoming leg two of the "Rock & Roll Machine Reloaded" tour, continuing the band's 50th anniversary in music. Following a resonant return...]]> ]]> https://rt.http3.lol/news/triumphs-gil-moore-on-second-leg-of-rock-roll-machine-reloaded-tour-it-was-hard-to-say-no-to-live-nation-when-they-wanted-to-extend-it Tue, 01 Sep 2026 13:58:35 +0000